Photo Coverage: 'Cyrano' Opening Night Arrivals 2007/11/02

Photo Coverage: 'Cyrano' Opening Night Arrivals

Friday, November 2, 2007; Posted: 11:11 PM - by Walter McBride

Dozens of stars from stage and screen arrived for the officially opening of the new production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand's 1897 romantic classic, with a translation and adaptation by Anthony Burgess on Thursday, November 1. Directed by 5-time Tony Award Nominee, David Leveaux, the production plays a strictly limited 10-week engagement at the Richard Rodgers Theater (226 W. 46th Street).

Cyrano de Bergerac stars Kevin Kline as Cyrano de Bergerac, Golden Globe winner Jennifer Garner as Roxane and Tony Award nominee Daniel Sunjata as Christine de Neuvillette; plus Max Baker as Ragueneau, Euan Morton as Ligniere, Chris Sarandon as Comte de Guiche, John Douglas Thompson as Le Bret and Concetta Tomei as Roxane's Duenna.

The rest of the cast includes Tom Bloom as Montfleury, Peter Jay Fernandez as Carbon de Castel-Jaloux, MacIntyre Dixon as Jodelet, Carman Lacivita as Vicomte de Valvert.� Nance Williamson, Piter Marek, Baylen Thomas, Daniel Stewart Sherman, Keith Eric Chappelle, Thomas Schall, Davis Duffield, Alexander Sovronsky, Lucas Papaelias, Fred Rose, Stephen Balantzian, Amefika El-Amin, Ginifer King, Kate Guyton, Leenya Rideout.�

"Based on a true story, Cyrano de Bergerac is a classic tale of romance and tragedy.� The soulful poet/philosopher and brilliant swordsman Cyrano (Kline), a cadet in the French Army, falls for the beautiful, strong-willed Roxane (Garner), but is too ashamed of his large nose to tell her.� Instead, when he learns that she loves the handsome Christian de Neuvillette (Sunjata), his dim-witted comrade, he pens poetry and love letters to Roxane on Christian's behalf.� After many years, the truth is revealed.� Will love or beauty conquer all?" describe press notes.

Cyrano de Bergerac features scenic design by Tom Pye (Fiddler on the Roof), costume design by Gregory Gale (Urinetown), lighting design by Donald Holder (Movin' Out) and sound design by David Van Tiegham (Doubt).�

Tickets to Cyrano de Bergerac can be purchased at www.Ticketmaster.com.

CLICK HERE for photos of Cyrano Opening Night Curtain Call & After Party

Photos by Walter McBride / Retna Ltd.

Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac opened Thursday November 1, 2007 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre

Joanna Gleason

Joanna Gleason with her stepchildren

Joanna Gleason

Jerry Bock

Jerry Bock and wife

Sheldon Harnick

Sheldon Harnick and wife

Army Archard

Army Archard and wife

Kathie Lee Gifford

Frank Gifford and Kathie Lee Gifford

Kathie Lee Gifford

Frank Gifford and Kathie Lee Gifford

Maxwell

Raven and Maxwell

Jerry Mitchell

Ben Affleck

Related Links

CYRANO's Jennifer Garner: No Plans of Returning to Broadway
Former Broadway star Jennifer Garner (Cyrano de Bergerac) tells W Magazine in a recent feature that she has no plans to return to Broadway due to the stress it put on her family.

Kline Led 'Cyrano de Bergerac' Airs on PBS January 7, 2009
The critically acclaimed production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand's 1897 romantic classic with a translation and adaptation by Anthony Burgess, was recorded live on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 for PBS "Great Performances." It's now going to be made available on DVD on January 6, 2009. It will also be seen on PBS stations beginning January 7th, 2009 from 8-10:30pm.

Kline / Garner 'Cyrano de Bergerac' Coming to DVD January 6, 2009
The critically acclaimed production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand's 1897 romantic classic with a translation and adaptation by Anthony Burgess, was recorded live on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 PBS "Great Performances." It's now going to be made available on DVD on January 6, 2009. It's currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com and elsewhere.

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After his life as an ingenue in Brooklyn & Queens, Walter spent the next 25 Years in a leading role as a Photographer / Photo Researcher in Manhattan. He is currently headlining in New Jersey with his partner Richard and children Dali & Gala. As a 14 year old youth, Walter was transfixed by his first Broadway Show, the original production of "GREASE". His journey on the path to celebrity photojournalism began that fateful night. Meeting, photographing and getting to know the cast inspired him to spend his professional life doing what he loved. Broadway introduced him to his two homes... Retna Ltd & BroadwayWorld.com, represented by: www.retna.com.

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